Serving 40 students in grades 9-12, Rutland High School - 01 ranks in the top 50% of all schools in South Dakota for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was <50% (which was higher than the South Dakota state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was <50% (which was lower than the South Dakota state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 7:1 was lower than the South Dakota state level of 12:1.
Top Rankings
Rutland High School - 01 ranks among the top 20% of public schools in South Dakota for:
Category
Attribute
Student Attention
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
40 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
6 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(21-22)<50%
42%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
42%
Student-Teacher Ratio
7:1
12:1
American Indian
n/a
14%
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
n/a
8%
Black
n/a
3%
White
100%
67%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥50%
82%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
25%
31%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
13%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Rutland School District 39-4
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SD Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
<50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 42% SD state average), while <50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% SD state average).
What is the graduation rate of Rutland High School - 01?
The graduation rate of Rutland High School - 01 is 50%, which is lower than the South Dakota state average of 82%.
How many students attend Rutland High School - 01?
40 students attend Rutland High School - 01.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
100% of Rutland High School - 01 students are White.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Rutland High School - 01?
Rutland High School - 01 has a student ration of 7:1, which is lower than the South Dakota state average of 12:1.
What grades does Rutland High School - 01 offer ?
Rutland High School - 01 offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Rutland High School - 01 part of?
Rutland High School - 01 is part of Rutland School District 39-4.
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